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22 from the east of young men who are anxious to get into business. who desire to locate in these new cities, and my opinion is that very few of them will ever get rich in pursuing a legitimate business. - all those who are rich here had made their money in the rise of property, which in fifteen years has increased to an almost incredible degree. - Land which then was worth only government prices sells now readily for from $500 to $10,000 per acre. - who could not be rich under such circumstances - perhaps there is just as good a chance in the new cities that are springing up farther West at any rate if I had plenty of the ready I would try it. - or I think that lending money would do as the legal rate of interest is from 6 to10 per cent and you can get readily from 2 to 3 per ct a month with real estate security which is a little ahead of eastern rates. although I think the risk somewhat greater among regular shavers than among honest people. - you are obiged [sic] to be on the lookout or some sharper will have the advantage of you.